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Topic: New Wave Albums: 1981
Posted By: Psychedelic Paul
Subject: New Wave Albums: 1981
Date Posted: May 27 2023 at 02:40

 3 stars 1981: Adam & the Ants - Prince Charming -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo-CVFFA0DtV7e9WMaOsWF8tE11HI7e-W" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo-CVFFA0DtV7e9WMaOsWF8tE11HI7e-W
 4 stars 1981: Buggles - Adventures in Modern Recording -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLALm9OqeAm6luHidBL21rnXdJ2lAulMks" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLALm9OqeAm6luHidBL21rnXdJ2lAulMks
 3 stars 1981: The Cars - Shake It Up -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kX5NbHD9bkD6MYDS5S7qrUM_3cxGFH5v8" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kX5NbHD9bkD6MYDS5S7qrUM_3cxGFH5v8
 3 stars 1981: Elvis Costello - Trust -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_l7e235p62Cxl6MKMDHaK2D6Xh1cjj5hhE" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_l7e235p62Cxl6MKMDHaK2D6Xh1cjj5hhE
 4 stars 1981: Depeche Mode - Speak & Spell -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lhcMygqvPRXjYX_d1MYQlQQIxr0ObCFt8" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lhcMygqvPRXjYX_d1MYQlQQIxr0ObCFt8
 4 stars 1981: Duran Duran - Duran Duran -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lTJhpfnwuGn4MaalAXH18FsjgNLeYJr7E" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lTJhpfnwuGn4MaalAXH18FsjgNLeYJr7E
 4 stars 1981: Eurythmics - In the Garden -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kupgqIa3LZy_DsUBOsZUS1UUfkxu5NZ9k" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kupgqIa3LZy_DsUBOsZUS1UUfkxu5NZ9k
 3 stars 1981: The Go-Go's - Beauty and the Beat -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lK3WE_XJ38mrXrpWSka0o9yfLuYBZ7pzQ" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lK3WE_XJ38mrXrpWSka0o9yfLuYBZ7pzQ
 3 stars 1981: Heaven 17 - Penthouse and Pavement -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lnsoF7ViLoH8FHNkUnrpidhAsExeuVPFQ" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lnsoF7ViLoH8FHNkUnrpidhAsExeuVPFQ
 5 stars 1981: The Human League - Dare -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kleqYoWvyce3vqYTULVYUavBk-ncUkOxc" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kleqYoWvyce3vqYTULVYUavBk-ncUkOxc
 3 stars 1981: Japan - Tin Drum -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lD1Vhv8onlhZ9Be2GkJpvu0BQVcSYf4lY" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lD1Vhv8onlhZ9Be2GkJpvu0BQVcSYf4lY
 3 stars 1981: New Order - Movement -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_ngEtMc_bwAoqIxvdgisujRZAD5MRHPO68" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_ngEtMc_bwAoqIxvdgisujRZAD5MRHPO68
 4 stars 1981: OMD - Architecture & Morality -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_llnjyPTsTwxqfDKPqv9lgfi5o2EcyhxWk" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_llnjyPTsTwxqfDKPqv9lgfi5o2EcyhxWk
 3 stars 1981: The Police - Ghost in the Machine -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n1MxX3DzKitdBVqfxXrQhEx02KC54r06k" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n1MxX3DzKitdBVqfxXrQhEx02KC54r06k
 4 stars 1981: Pretenders - Pretenders II -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kmstQVGm3IBA-WDycbMZKU5xS2d7p4dko" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kmstQVGm3IBA-WDycbMZKU5xS2d7p4dko
 3 stars 1981: The Psychedelic Furs - Talk, Talk, Talk -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nIBA1bU9fNc64EpFM1rLWhTk7QQU5VIGM" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nIBA1bU9fNc64EpFM1rLWhTk7QQU5VIGM
 3 stars 1981: Simple Minds - Sons and Fascination / Sister Feelings Call -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nw8ZfjC4JJao68BIJouV9O6loxcVXohm8" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nw8ZfjC4JJao68BIJouV9O6loxcVXohm8
 3 stars 1981: Siouxsie & the Banshees - Juju -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mkoILPgq43uuSFqoU1oJUWtCEYKGlsjys" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mkoILPgq43uuSFqoU1oJUWtCEYKGlsjys
 3 stars 1981: Soft Cell - Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mfNuDuDEPUHX8DmxT9yep2IspdGSz0BxI" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mfNuDuDEPUHX8DmxT9yep2IspdGSz0BxI
 3 stars 1981: Sparks - Whomp That Sucker -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nPY1Li3kCS0sErB13KEYafk5oFbHEJ0Z0" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nPY1Li3kCS0sErB13KEYafk5oFbHEJ0Z0
 3 stars 1981: Squeeze - East Side Story -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nmIFbIuQesWnDl7UEnNYJapkZiDsxEUho" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nmIFbIuQesWnDl7UEnNYJapkZiDsxEUho
 3 stars 1981: The Stranglers - La Folie -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nqsnOl5bhqL3xyTx5wNqkUlBWO-ocvNiI" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nqsnOl5bhqL3xyTx5wNqkUlBWO-ocvNiI
 3 stars 1981: Toyah - Anthem -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lL6aE-Cj2Cb1IvImiCvpzQwHUbzMMcVSw" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lL6aE-Cj2Cb1IvImiCvpzQwHUbzMMcVSw
 4 stars 1981: Ultravox - Rage in Eden -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe5AzvnGx9OK23biWq2ur0zc90OKWGNcM" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe5AzvnGx9OK23biWq2ur0zc90OKWGNcM
 3 stars 1981: Kim Wilde - Kim Wilde -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0NrviUw0wTinIfVmhTAu3ff42m2kKdTu" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0NrviUw0wTinIfVmhTAu3ff42m2kKdTu



Replies:
Posted By: someone_else
Date Posted: May 27 2023 at 02:47
Sons and Fascination.

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Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: May 27 2023 at 02:48
Simple Minds


Posted By: David_D
Date Posted: May 27 2023 at 03:31

Siouxsie & the Banshees - Juju  (Gothic Rock / Post Punk)


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Posted By: suitkees
Date Posted: May 27 2023 at 04:19
Nice list again! Also much for nostalgic reasons. Adventures in Modern Recording is much more interesting than the previous Buggles album, but for me there is one clear favourite here:

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - Architecture & Morality  (Electronic Britney Spears Funk)


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Posted By: Lewian
Date Posted: May 27 2023 at 05:02
Japan > Siouxsie, Ultravox, Toyah


Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: May 27 2023 at 05:57
Siouxsie

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Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: May 27 2023 at 08:39
Ultravox


Posted By: Grumpyprogfan
Date Posted: May 27 2023 at 10:38
Elvis


Posted By: Gentle and Giant
Date Posted: May 27 2023 at 12:48
Japan > Heaven 17

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Posted By: Icarium
Date Posted: May 27 2023 at 13:44
Rage in Eden is amazing

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Posted By: omphaloskepsis
Date Posted: May 27 2023 at 13:45
The Police - Ghost in the Machine



Posted By: Steve Wyzard
Date Posted: May 30 2023 at 13:38
I must go with Ghost in the Machine - it's impossible to think of 1981-82 and not think of that album! 

That being said, I simply must give a shout out for Adventures in Modern Recording, which I absolutely LOVE! Even if he hadn't appeared on Drama and produced 90125, Trevor Horn should be remembered for this beautiful slice of early-80s nostalgia!


Posted By: Psychedelic Paul
Date Posted: May 30 2023 at 14:07
I Dare to be different by voting for The Human League. Smile


Posted By: Cambus741
Date Posted: May 30 2023 at 15:51
Side one of Prince Charming is excellent, but the quality falls off a cliff after Stand and Deliver.
The album version of Ant Rap isn't a patch on the single remix.


Posted By: Steve Wyzard
Date Posted: May 31 2023 at 13:39
I would like to belatedly put in a mention for FINGERPRINTZ's 1981 album, Beat Noir. It comes in a number of different versions, but I highly recommend the 10-song British 2nd edition (four songs dropped, replaced with three new songs) on Virgin.


Posted By: Psychedelic Paul
Date Posted: June 10 2023 at 07:08
4 stars 1981: Buggles - Adventures in Modern Recording -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLALm9OqeAm6luHidBL21rnXdJ2lAulMks" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLALm9OqeAm6luHidBL21rnXdJ2lAulMks

The title track from the second and final album by Buggles with their New Wave version of YES. Smile



Posted By: Octopus II
Date Posted: June 10 2023 at 07:12
My favourite album from 1981. Great band. Smile

Magazine – Magic, Murder And The Weather (1986, Vinyl) - Discogs


Posted By: Psychedelic Paul
Date Posted: June 10 2023 at 13:09
4 stars 1981: Depeche Mode - Speak & Spell -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lhcMygqvPRXjYX_d1MYQlQQIxr0ObCFt8" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lhcMygqvPRXjYX_d1MYQlQQIxr0ObCFt8

I Just Can't Get Enough of Depeche Mode



Posted By: Saperlipopette!
Date Posted: June 10 2023 at 14:05
Always found Just Can't Get Enough slightly annoying. This was a great single though (and their debut single Dreaming of Me, which was only included on the US version of the album)




Posted By: Psychedelic Paul
Date Posted: June 10 2023 at 14:30
Originally posted by Saperlipopette! Saperlipopette! wrote:

Always found Just Can't Get Enough slightly annoying. This was a great single though (and their debut single Dreaming of Me, which was only included on the US version of the album)

I found that song slightly annoying too, at least to begin with in the early 80's when it was in "high rotation" on the radio, in the same way as Marillion's "Kayleigh" was constantly played to death on the radio at the time, but I've grown to love both bands now, with four albums by Depeche Mode and five albums by Marillion in my CD collection. 


Posted By: Psychedelic Paul
Date Posted: June 11 2023 at 03:32
4 stars 1981: Duran Duran - Duran Duran -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lTJhpfnwuGn4MaalAXH18FsjgNLeYJr7E" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lTJhpfnwuGn4MaalAXH18FsjgNLeYJr7E

It's back to a time of bouffant hairdos, heavy eye mascara and big earrings - and that was just the men. Yes, it's just another day on Planet Earth in the 1980's. Smile



Posted By: Saperlipopette!
Date Posted: June 11 2023 at 04:13
Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Originally posted by Saperlipopette! Saperlipopette! wrote:

Always found Just Can't Get Enough slightly annoying. This was a great single though (and their debut single Dreaming of Me, which was only included on the US version of the album)

I found that song slightly annoying too, at least to begin with in the early 80's when it was in "high rotation" on the radio, in the same way as Marillion's "Kayleigh" was constantly played to death on the radio at the time, but I've grown to love both bands now, with four albums by Depeche Mode and five albums by Marillion in my CD collection. 
Kayleigh I can remember from my childhood, but I dont think I had ever heard any of those early Depeche-singles until after I had bought Violator (which was followed by buying Music For The Masses and their Singles 1981-1985-collection - all of them for the equivalent to one euro each).


Posted By: Psychedelic Paul
Date Posted: June 11 2023 at 15:12
4 stars 1981: Eurythmics - In the Garden -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kupgqIa3LZy_DsUBOsZUS1UUfkxu5NZ9k" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kupgqIa3LZy_DsUBOsZUS1UUfkxu5NZ9k

Why not come into the garden with Annie and Dave. The flowers are lovely during the English Summer. Smile



Posted By: Saperlipopette!
Date Posted: June 11 2023 at 15:21
Love these three about equally:

New Order - Movement
Eurythmics - In the Garden
Siouxsie & the Banshees - Juju

Lots of great stuff here. Must have been a fun era to be a teenager in.



Posted By: Hrychu
Date Posted: June 11 2023 at 15:23
Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

4 stars 1981: Eurythmics - In the Garden -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kupgqIa3LZy_DsUBOsZUS1UUfkxu5NZ9k" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kupgqIa3LZy_DsUBOsZUS1UUfkxu5NZ9k

Why not come into the garden with Annie and Dave. The flowers are lovely during the English Summer. Smile



Wait a sec! This dood looks like me!



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Posted By: Psychedelic Paul
Date Posted: June 13 2023 at 06:09
^ Crikey! That's an uncanny resemblance, although to my eyes, you look more like Dave Stewart in the centre of the picture. Smile 


Posted By: Psychedelic Paul
Date Posted: June 13 2023 at 12:18
5 stars 1981: The Human League - Dare -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kleqYoWvyce3vqYTULVYUavBk-ncUkOxc" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kleqYoWvyce3vqYTULVYUavBk-ncUkOxc

Dare to be different with the Human League back in 1981 when it was four to the floor dancing around the handbags at my local nightclub - and sometimes the girls joined in too, if we were lucky!  These Are the Things That Dreams Are Made Of. Smile



Posted By: Saperlipopette!
Date Posted: June 13 2023 at 14:33
Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

5 stars 1981: The Human League - Dare
Dare is perfection from start to finish.


Posted By: Psychedelic Paul
Date Posted: June 14 2023 at 13:03
4 stars 1981: Ultravox - Rage in Eden -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe5AzvnGx9OK23biWq2ur0zc90OKWGNcM" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe5AzvnGx9OK23biWq2ur0zc90OKWGNcM

Back in the early 80's, Ultravox were all the Rage with the look and the sound of The Voice of Midge Ure, and when Vienna sounded like the coolest place to be on Earth. Smile



Posted By: Psychedelic Paul
Date Posted: June 15 2023 at 14:34
4 stars 1981: OMD - Architecture & Morality -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_llnjyPTsTwxqfDKPqv9lgfi5o2EcyhxWk" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_llnjyPTsTwxqfDKPqv9lgfi5o2EcyhxWk

A Souvenir from the height of the New Romantic era when Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys both looked impossibly young. My feelings still remain for this lovely song, 42 years on. A special remix version of the song was released only in France, the only problem being that the French don't have a word for "Souvenir". Embarrassed



Posted By: terramystic
Date Posted: July 09 2023 at 15:24
OMD

Bonus points for using the Mellotron!



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